Church calendar: Events for July 27

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Send announcements to Church News, The Star , P.O. Box 48, Shelby, NC28151, fax to 704-484-0805 or email to lifestyles@shelbystar.com. Church news must be received by Wednesday at noon to be published the following Friday on a space-available basis. Type or print announcements on an 8˝-by-11-inch sheet of paper. Include church address and contact telephone number.

Local church to hold free yard sale ‘Swap and Shop’ for back-to-school needs

Staff reports

Bring something you don’t need and take something you do, this is the mantra behind a new kind of yard sale coming to Cleveland County this summer courtesy of Glory Bound Baptist Church in Kings Mountain.

On Aug. 10, from 7 a.m. to noon, the church will hold a free yard sale in the parking lot, 923 Cleveland Ave. The free yard sale is a “swap and shop,” where visitors can bring items to donate, and take items they might need.

The concept came from a member’s experience with something similar in Raleigh, where she was able to get clothes for her child that she couldn’t afford to buy. The 9-month-old church also has desire to reach out to the community.

Community members are invited to visit the church parking lot to take what they need without having to pay anything. If they have clothes, household goods, canned food or back-to-school items like pens, paper and bags, they are welcome to bring those as well.

Glory Bound Baptist is currently collecting donations for clothing (all ages), canned food, school supplies and household goods. The church also welcomes corporate donations of any kind, including signage, food for visitors and products or services.

Contact Sue at 704-747-0950 or at SouBea@live.com to arrange a donation pickup or ask any questions.

ANNIVERSARIES

What: New Creation Choir Third Anniversary

When: 3 p.m. Sunday

Where: Mikes Creek Missionary Baptist, 1317 Ellis Ferry Road, Gaffney

Information: 864-489-1507

CHILDREN/YOUTH

What: Donations needed for the second annual R.O.C.K.2. (Reclaiming Our Community Kids)

When: Before Aug. 10

Where: Ryburn Memorial Presbyterian, 1329 Frederick St., Shelby

Details: Ryburn is sponsoring this event for the community, and donations of school supplies, food or services are welcome.

Details: Meal includes pintos, slaw, fried spam, potatoes, cornbread, several different kinds of cobbler for dessert and drinks; adults, $6; children 4-10 years old, $3; and children 3 and younger are free. Handful of Purpose will begin singing at 6 p.m. Proceeds go to the VBS fund.

Information: 828-474-9366 or 828-474-9361

What: Lattimore Baptist Church 5K run/walk and kids fun run

When: Aug. 17

Registration: $20 before Aug. 1; $25 after Aug. 2

Details: Proceeds go to build a playground at the church for the community

Information: Email beth12339@yahoo.com for a registration form, or call 704-482-1695; registration also on www.active.com

What: Yard sale

When: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 17

Where: Hoey Memorial United Methodist, 2300 Hoey Church Road, off N.C. 74 East

Details: Fundraiser for the Lanier Circle special needs fund; also selling baked goods and some flowers

Details: A communitywide musical worship event as Renn , a pianist and vocalist, prepares to move to Athens, Ga., for his new role with the Athens School of Ministry and Worship Arts; free will love offering taken .